PTC Instructional Planning & Delivery 3

Question 1

A teacher notices that several students are disengaged during whole-group instruction. Which adjustment would most directly increase student engagement?

Accepted Answer

Incorporating think-pair-share opportunities

Answer

Think-pair-share gives all students structured time to process and discuss ideas, directly increasing active participation.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of using an anticipatory set at the beginning of a lesson?

Accepted Answer

To focus students' attention and connect prior knowledge to new content

Answer

An anticipatory set (or hook) captures student attention and activates prior knowledge to prepare them for new learning.

Question 3

A teacher plans instruction backward by starting with the desired end results and assessments. This approach is known as:

Accepted Answer

Understanding by Design (UbD)

Answer

Understanding by Design (UbD), developed by Wiggins and McTighe, begins with desired learning outcomes and works backward to plan instruction and assessments.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of formative assessment during instruction?

Accepted Answer

An exit ticket completed at the end of a lesson

Answer

Exit tickets are formative assessments that give teachers immediate feedback on student understanding to guide next steps.

Question 5

A student with an IEP requires extended time on assessments. When planning instruction, the teacher should:

Accepted Answer

Ensure accommodations are integrated into lesson planning from the start

Answer

IEP accommodations must be consistently provided across all instructional settings, and teachers should plan for them proactively.

(PTC) Professional Teaching Certification Practice Test

(PTC) Professional Teaching Certification Practice Test

PTC Instructional Planning & Delivery 3